Woman killed in West Valley hit-and-run while walking dog

PHOENIX — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run Friday morning while walking her dog near 91st Avenue and Broadway Road in Tolleson.

A “dark-colored” vehicle struck the woman, her dog and a man and did not stop, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the woman was 40 to 50 years old and homeless.

MCSO said the vehicle seems to be either a 2003 to 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, or a 2003 to 2006 GMC Yukon or Yukon XL.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a car similar to the one shown in this description. An individual was driving a car that was involved in a fatal hit and run accident who left the scene of the incident. pic.twitter.com/wtNkA9TARE

— MC Sheriff's Office (@mcsoaz) December 21, 2018

The vehicle should have damage to its right-side headlight, front panel, bumper and side mirror.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or incident was asked to call the sheriff’s office at (602) 876-TIPS.

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